Yesterday as I was going thru a car wash in my M440, one of the spinning brushes snagged my driver side mirror and pulled of the mirror cover piece. It was flopping around in the spraying water, held on by only a wire lead. Later, in the wind tunnel section, I actually lowered the window, put my arm out and held on to it. Otherwise I think the winds would have finished pulling it off. I had the mirrors in the folded back position and I think the problem is related to the mirror design, as it has a projecting "fin" which, when the mirrors are folded back, is sticking straight forward, making them easy to snag. Anyone here relate to this, or have any recommendations. This time it didn't do any damage, no paint scratches, and the cover simply snapped back on, but it makes me nervous about future occurrences. 

 

Any one know of any aftermarket mirror of a different design, as I would consider a change out.

To be honest I would look at a different angle. 
Don’t sacrifice the mirror for a car wash. 
the styling for the mirror is functional too.. (to what extent is questionable).

I would rather switch to a hand car washing place and keep the car correct. 
 

 

Probably the best way to handle it. I do like the idea keeping a car totally stock.